2016 SKODA SUPERB infotainment

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Heating, manual air conditioning system, Climatronic
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Heating and manual air conditioning
114
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
114
Operate Climatronic in Infotainment
116
Climatronic - automatic operation
116
Air distribution control
117
Air outlet vents
117
The heating heats and ventilates the vehicle interior. The air conditioning sys-
tem also cools and dehumidifies the vehicle interior.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
The cooling system works under the following conditions. The cooling system is switched on.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is below 2 ° C.
The blower is switched on.
Fogging is prevented when the cooling system is switched on.
It is possible to boost the effectiveness of the cooling system by briefly acti-
vating the air recirculation system » page 117.
Health protection
To reduce health risks (e.g. common colds), the following instructions for the
use of the cooling system are to be observed. ▶ The difference between the indoor temperature and the outdoor air temper-
ature should not be greater than about 5 ° C.
▶ The cooling system should be turned off about 10 minutes before the end of
the journey.
▶ Once a year, the air conditioning should be disinfected by a specialist garage. 
113Heating and ventilation

Fig. 149
Rear operating elements
Read and observe on page 114 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the dial or pressingthe corresponding button » Fig. 148.
Display the temperature setting for the left side
Display the temperature setting for the right side
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 117
Adjust fan speed (the setting is indicated by the number of illuminated
control lamps shown in the knob)
▶ Turn to the left: Reduce speed up to turning off the Climatronic
▶ Turn to the right: Increase speed
Adjust the temperature for the left side (or for both sides) 1)
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Adjust the temperature for the right side (or for both sides) 2)
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶  Auxiliary heating and ventilation on / switch off
» page 119
▶  Residual heat function on / off
» page 115
Interior temperature sensor
Display of the temperature set in the rear » Fig. 149
Set the rear temperature- deactivation / activation of the keys can be car-
ried out by pressing the button  on the Climatronic
→ by tapping on
the function surfaces  on the Infotainment screen.
▶  Reduce the temperature /
Increase the temperature
Switch recirculation on/off » page 117
ABCDEFGHIJIntense air flow to the windscreen on / off (when switching on, the air
flow to the windows  and  is also switched on)
Switch on/off the rear window heater » page 74
Switching on/off the windscreen heater » page 74
Setting Climatronic in Infotainment ( can also be operated with some
functions)
Synchronize the temperature inside the entire vehicle according to the
temperature setting on the driver's side
Switching automatic mode on » page 116
Switch the cooling system on/off
When the function is switched on, an indicator lamp lights up inside or below
the button.
Setting temperature
The temperature can be set on the Climatronic control unit or in Infotain-
ment » page 116 . In the range between 16 ° C to 29.5 ° C, an automatic temper-
ature control takes place.
At a temperature setting below 16 ° C,  lights up in the temperature display,
the Climatronic functions with maximum cooling performance .
At a temperature setting over 29.5 ° C,  lights up in the temperature display,
the Climatronic functions with maximum heating output.
Residual heat function 
After switching off the ignition, the engine residual heat is used for heat re-
tention in the vehicle interior. The function can only be switched on with the
ignition off within 30 minutes after stopping the engine. The residual heat
function turns off after about 30 minutes, or when the battery has a low
charge state.
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor H » Fig. 148 - the function of the
Climatronic could be affected. 1)
Applies to left-hand drive vehicles.
2)
Applies to right-hand drive vehicles.
115Heating and ventilation

Note■In order to ensure adequate thermal comfort, there may be an increase in en-
gine idle speed during operation of the Climatronic in some circumstances.■
The setting of the Climatronic is stored in the active user account personali-
sation » page 49 .
Operate Climatronic in Infotainment
Fig. 150
Infotainment Columbus, Amund-
sen, Bolero: Climatronic main
menu
Fig. 151
Infotainment Swing: Climatronic
main menu
Read and observe on page 114 first.
›
To display the main menu press the button 
on the Climatronic control
unit.
Function surfaces and display » Fig. 150 and. » Fig. 151ADisplays the current operation mode (or set the operation mode) of
the ClimatronicBSet the desired temperature (front - left side)CSet the desired temperature (front - right side)DSetting the power in  operationESwitching on/off and adjusting the fan speed, cooling system, air dis-
tribution and the air recirculation a)FSet the desired temperature (rear)
Colour representation of the air flow from the air vents at the front
(Blue colour - temperature reduction / red colour - temperature in-
crease)Switching on/off the ClimatronicSwitch on / off the temperature synchronisation throughout the inte-
rior of the vehicle according to the temperature setting on the driv-
er's side a)
Locking / unlocking of the temperature setting and heating of the
rear seats using the rear buttons a)Set the auxiliary heater and ventilationSwitch on/off the windscreen heating
a)Other Climatronic settingsa)
When switched on, the symbol in the function surface is green.
Other Climatronic settings
Press the  button on the Climatronic control panel
→ Tap the function sur-
face  In the Infotainment screen.
■
Air con. profile
- Setting the operating performance  during operation (ap-
plies to Infotainment Swing)
■
Automatic air recirculation
- Automatic re-circulated air mode on/off
■
Automatic auxiliary heater
- Quick interior heating on/off
■
Automatic windscreen heating
- Activates/deactivates the automatic windscreen
heating
Climatronic - automatic operation
Read and observe
on page 114 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature andto demist the windows in the interior of the car.
›
To turn on , press

» Fig. 148 on page 114 the function surface.
›
To turn off , press any button for the air distribution or change the blower
speed. The temperature regulation is continued.
Holding the button  will turn on
 automatically. 
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Operating modes
Automatic mode works in three modes - moderate, medium, and intensive.
Setting of the different modes takes place via the functional surface D
» Fig. 150 on page 116 or » Fig. 151 on page 116 .
After the automatic mode is switched on, Climatronic works in the last selec-
ted mode. The currently selected mode is displayed in the Infotainment dis-
play.
Air distribution control
Read and observe
on page 114 first.
The recirculation mode prevents contaminated outside air getting into the In-terior of the vehicle. In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of
the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
›
To switch on , press the
 button. The warning light below the button lights
up.
›
To switch off , press the
 button again. The warning light below the button
goes out.
Heating and manual air conditioning system
If the air distribution control is set to position  when the recirculation modes
is switched on, the recirculated-air mode is switched off. By pressing the 
button, the air recirculation also in this position can be switched on again.
When the cooling system (  button) is switched on and the temperature reg-
ulator is “turned” to the left, the recirculated-air mode is switched on.
Climatronic
The Climatronic can have a sensor that measures the air recirculation mode
and automatically turns on if there is an increased concentration of pollutants
in the incoming air.
When the pollutant concentration decreases to the normal level, the recircula-
ted air mode is automatically switched off.
Automatically switching the air recirculation function on/off can be adjusted by pressing the button on the Climatronic and by subsequently pressing the
function surfaces 
→
automatic air recirculation
in the Infotainment screen. Au-
tomatic switching on / off works at a temperature above 2 ° C.
A shut-off of the air recirculation function takes place automatically by press-
ing the  button, possibly depending on the moisture conditions in the vehi-
cle interior.
WARNINGThe air recirculation cannot be switched on for a longer period of time be-
cause there is no supply of fresh air from the outside. “Stale air” may result
in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also
cause the windows to mist up. As soon as the windows mist up, turn the air
recirculation mode off immediately - there is a risk of accident!
CAUTION
We recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from inside the vehicle is deposited on the
evaporator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through con-
siderable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Air outlet vents
Fig. 152
Air vents at the front 
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Fig. 153
Air vents at the rear
Read and observe
on page 114 first.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3, 4
» Fig. 152 and 6 » Fig. 153 – the outlets can be opened and closed individually.
The setting of the airflow direction is carried out by moving the adjustment el-
ement
A
» Fig. 152 or» Fig. 153 in the desired direction.
›
To open , turn the controller
B
» Fig. 152 or» Fig. 153 upwards.
›
Toclose , turn the controller
B
» Fig. 152 or» Fig. 153 downwards.
Depending on the setting of the air distribution, the air stream comes out of
the following air vents.
Set the direction of the air outletAir vents » Fig. 152 and » Fig. 1531. 2 . 41. 2 . 4 . 5 . 73 . 4 . 64 . 5 . 73 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7
CAUTION
Do not cover the air vents - the air distribution could be compromised.Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Switch on / off
119
Operation in Infotainment
119
Remote control
120
The auxiliary heating heats the vehicle interior as well as the engine. For heat-
ing, fuel is consumed from the fuel tank.
The auxiliary ventilation enables fresh air to flow into the vehicle interior with
the engine switched off, whereby the interior temperature is effectively de-
creased (e.g. with the vehicle parked in the sun).
The auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation) (referred to just as aux- iliary heating in the following) ensures the heating / ventilation depending on
the setting of the air conditioning and the air outlet vents before switching off
the ignition.
WARNING■ The auxiliary heating must never be operated in closed rooms (e.g. garag-
es) – risk of poisoning!■
The auxiliary heating must not be allowed to run during refuelling – risk
of fire.
■
The exhaust pipe of the auxiliary heating is located on the underside of
the vehicle. If you want to use the auxiliary heating, do not park the car in
places where the exhaust fumes can come into contact with flammable
materials such as dry grass, undergrowth, leaves, spilled fuel etc. - risk of
fire.
CAUTION
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free (e.g. of ice, snow or
leaves) to ensure that the auxiliary heating operates properly.
Note
■ The auxiliary heating only switches the blower on, if it has achieved a coolant
temperature of approx. 50 °C.■
In the engine compartment, water vapour may form during the operation of
the heater.
118Using the system

Switch on / offFig. 154
Button for switching on / off (Climatronic / manual air condition-
ing)
Read and observe
and on page 118 first.
Functional requirements of the auxiliary heating. The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
The fuel supply is adequate (the warning light  is not illuminated in the
instrument cluster).
Manual on / off ▶ Using the  button on the operating part of the air conditioning
» Fig. 154.
▶ Using the  (switch on) /
 (switch off) button on the remote control opera-
tion.
Automatic on / off ▶ Via an automatically programmed and activated pre-set time in Infotainment.
▶ According to the environmental conditions.
Switching off the auxiliary heating takes place automatically when there is a
lack of fuel (warning light  in the instrument cluster lights up).
After switching off the system, the coolant pump and the auxiliary heating will
continue running a little while longer in order to burn the remaining fuel in the
heating.
Setting automatic on / off
Climatronic: on the Climatronic, press the
 button
→ Tap on the function
surface  in the Infotainment screen. There will be a display of the last set op-
erating mode with the option to change this.
Manual air conditioning: on infotainment press the 
button
→ tap on the
function surface .
Then follow the instructions in the Infotainment screen.
When automatic switching on is activated, the warning light in the 
symbol
button lights up for about 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off » Fig. 154.
Operation in Infotainment
Fig. 155
Aux. heating: Main menu/set preset time
Read and observe
and on page 118 first.
Call up the main menu
›
On the Climatronic, press the  button
→ Tap on the function surface
 in
the Infotainment screen.
Or vehicles with manual air conditioning:
›
On Infotainment press the  button
→ tap on the function surface
.
Function surfaces and display » Fig. 155
Departure time - Day and time when the vehicle is to be ready for use
Setting the operating mode (heating / ventilation)
List of pre-selected times, activation / deactivation of the preset time
Set the preset times 1-3 and the duration (10-60 minutes)
When heating the windows are shown in red / with continuous aeration,
the windows are shown in blue
Currently displayed preset time
Activation of the currently displayed preset time
Setting the departure time: day, hour, minute
Only one preset time can be active. The activated preset time will be deactiva-
ted again after it has started automatically. For the next start, activate one of
the preset times. 
ABCDEFGH119Heating and ventilation

Infotainment
Introductory information
Important information
Introduction to the subject
WARNING■Only use Infotainment in such a way that you have control of the vehicle
in every traffic situation (e.g. Do not write text messages while driving, do
not couple or connect the telephone, do not work with the contact list, do
not enter any destinations, do not connect WLAN or SmartLink etc.)- Other-
wise there is a risk of an accident!■
Always route the connection cable of the external device in such a way
that it does not restrict you when driving.
WARNING■ Adjust the volume to ensure that acoustic signals from outside the vehi-
cle, e.g. sirens from emergency vehicles, can be heard at all times.■
High volumes can cause hearing damage!
CAUTION
In some countries, some Infotainment features can no longer be selected
when the vehicle is running faster than a certain speed. This is not a malfunc-
tion, but complies with the national legal regulations.
Mobile telephones and applications
Fig. 157
QR code with reference to web
pages for checking the compati-
bility of devices
The availability of some of the functions described in this Owner's Manual
depends on the type of device to be connected and the applications installed
in it.
Mobile telephones
On the ŠKODA pages, check to see if Infotainment is compatible with the se-
lected mobile telephones. This check takes place by reading the QR code
» Fig. 157 or after typing the following address into the web browser.
http://go.skoda.eu/compatibility
Due to the multitude of mobile telephones as well as the ongoing develop-
ment of these devices, ŠKODA AUTO cannot always ensure compatibility with
Infotainment unconditionally. It is always recommended to physically check
the function on the associated vehicle, including the ŠKODA Partners, before-
hand.
Only those versions of the selected telephones will be tested and supported
which originate from the official distribution network. The same also applies to
their firmware and software.
The functions of the mobile telephone to be tested may differ from the same
type of mobile telephone depending on the specification for the respective
country or the specific service.
Mobile telephones with the operating system and in the version available at
the time of these tests will be tested. In this regard, it could be the case that
the functions of a mobile telephone may differ with a different operating sys-
tem version compared to the one used with the tested telephone.
ŠKODA AUTO can accept no responsibility for the continuous changes made by the mobile telephone manufacturers and application vendors.
ŠKODA AUTO does not accept any liability for any damage to Infotainment or
the vehicle due to the use of incorrect or illegal applications or the improper or
unauthorized use of mobile telephones.
Applications
Applications can be installed in external devices (e.g. Mobile, tablet) making it
possible to display additional information in the Infotainment screen or to op-
erate Infotainment.
Due to the variety of applications as well as their ongoing development, the
available applications may not work in all external devices. ŠKODA AUTO can
accept no liability for their proper function.
Applications, their use and the required data connection may be chargeable. 121Introductory information

The range of available applications and their functionality is dependent on the
Infotainment type, as well as vehicle and region.
The function of mobile applications can be influenced by the quality of the In-
ternet connection.
Some applications are dependent on the availability of services that are provi-
ded by third parties.
Infotainment overview
Description - Infotainment Columbus
Does not apply to South Korea.
Fig. 158
Infotainment Columbus
Left control dial for switching Infotainment on and off; volume adjustment
Control dial for calls and confirmations 
- Radio menu » page 142

- Media menu » page 146

- Telephone menu » page 160

- Voice control » page 128

- Navigation menu » page 180

- Traffic news » page 196

- Vehicle systems settings » page 198

- Overview of Infotainment menus » page 127
Touchscreen » page 124
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Infotainment Amundsen
Left control dial for switching Infotainment on and off; volume adjustment
Control dial for calls and confirmations 
- Radio menu » page 142

- Media menu » page 146

- Telephone menu » page 160

- Voice control » page 128

- Navigation menu » page 180

- Target-oriented traffic information » page 196

- Vehicle system settings » page 198

- Overview of Infotainment menus » page 127
Touchscreen » page 124
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